Free knitting pattern: Tara cowl
Add a touch of fairy-tale whimsy to your child’s winter wardrobe with the Tara Cowl! This enchanting cowl features playful ruffles, sparkling bead details, and a charming silhouette—perfect for little ones who love to dress up like royalty.
The Tara Cowl is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed for knitters comfortable working both in the round and flat. The project includes shaping, picking up stitches through front and back loops, and simple embellishments with optional beads. Whether you’re knitting for a birthday, special event, or everyday magic, this cowl will make any outfit feel special.
✔ Sizes: Baby / Child
✔ Knitted: Top-down, worked in the round and flat
✔ Yarn: Aran (Category 4); approx. 75–100g or 125–165 yards in one or more colors
✔ Needles: US 8 (5 mm) DPNs or 16” circular needles
✔ Gauge: 16 sts x 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette
✔ Notions: Tapestry needle, optional beads for decoration
